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The following volunteer opportunities are for individuals 18 years and older. To volunteer, use the contact information included in the details for each opportunity. To have your organization listed, visit the United Way of Wyoming Valley’s Volunteer page at www.unitedwaywb.org.

American Red Cross, Wyoming Valley Chapter

Campaign Assistant: to work with upcoming fundraising campaigns by preparing mailings of information and other materials.

Hours: Monday to Friday; various hours between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Contact: Wayne Wolfe at 823-7161

Fundraisers: assist with soliciting of donations for the chapter.

Hours: Monday to Saturday; various hours

Contact: Wayne Wolfe at 823-7161

Special Events: assist with all aspects of coordination of the chapter’s special fundraising events

Hours: various depending on event

Contact: Wayne Wolfe at 823-7161

Local Disaster Volunteers: assist with disaster response in own community

Hours: various

Contact: Wayne Wolfe at 823-7161

Office Support/Data Entry: aid the department with various office tasks

Hours: Monday – to Friday; various between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Contact: Wayne Wolfe at 823-7161

Water Safety Instructors: responsible for teaching students to swim and water safety

Hours: various

Contact: Wayne Wolfe at 823-7161

“Be Red Cross Ready” Facilitators: to provide an educational and enjoyable presentation in schools and communities about being prepared for emergencies and how to care for common first aid situations

Hours: various

Contact: Wayne Wolfe at 823-7161

Community/Facts Instructors: educate the community on diseases and disease prevention

Hours: various

Contact: Wayne Wolfe at 823-7161

Grant Writer: aid the department with various office tasks

Hours: various

Contact: Wayne Wolfe at 823-7161

Front Office Support: work the front desk at the chapter to include answering the main phone line and directing calls to various departments, greeting clients/customers, aid the department with various office tasks

Hours: Monday to Friday; flexible between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Contact: Wayne Wolfe at 823-7161

Health Fairs/Public Awareness Events: assist with Red Cross informational tables at various events throughout the community

Hours: various

Contact: Wayne Wolfe at 823-7161

American Red Cross Blood Services

Blood Center Volunteers: greet, register and serve refreshments to blood donors at the fixed site in the Hanover Industrial Park

Hours: Friday to Sunday; hours vary based upon need and availability

Contact: Amber Young at 823-7164

Blood Services Escorts: assist blood donors from donor tables to the canteen area

Hours: flexible

Contact: Amber Young at 823-7164

Fixed Donor Site Volunteers: volunteer at blood drives at the Blood Center in Hanover Industrial Park. These drives are on a set schedule; same day/times every week. Volunteers can work as one of the following: greeter, escort, or canteen

Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1-6 p.m.; Thursdays: 1-7 p.m.; every other Saturday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Contact: Amber Young at 823-7164

Greeters: welcome blood donors to the drive, checking in donors upon arrival, ensuring proper flow of donors

Hours: flexible

Contact: Amber Young at 823-7164

Refreshments/Canteen Volunteers: serve blood donors a beverage and snack after donating blood; monitor donors; encourage donors to “pre-sign” for their next eligible blood drive

Hours: flexible

Contact: Amber Young at 823-7164

Commission on Economic Opportunity

Food Packers: volunteers pack boxes of supplemental food for area low-income seniors.

Hours: Saturdays; flexible shifts between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Contact: Maura Modrovsky at 826-0510

Homework Helpers: help children in grades kindergarten through sixth grades with homework at the Kids Cafe afterschool program. Volunteers may stay and eat dinner from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m.

Hours: Monday to Friday; shifts available 3-4:30 p.m. at the Kids Caf?s at Heights-Murray Elementary School and 4:45-5:30 p.m. at Dodson Elementary School

Contact: Maura Modrovsky at 826-0510

Summer Meal Deliverers and Servers: individuals are needed for the CEO Summer Lunch Program. Deliver coolers throughout Wyoming Valley from CEO’s kitchen in the Heights. Servers are in greater need in the Kingston area. Volunteers are matched with the best locations.

Hours: June 13 – Aug. 19; Monday to Friday; flexible. Deliveries usually begin by 10 a.m.; lunches are served 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Contact: Maura Modrovsky at 826-0510

Tax Preparers: volunteers prepare taxes online for low income individuals through the VITA Program through April 15. Interested individuals must complete an online training and pass a test.

Hours: Monday to Wednesday; morning and afternoon

Contact: Maura Modrovsky at 826-0510

Compassionate Care Hospice

Telephone Support: provide telephone support to patients and caregivers. Must enjoy conversing with people and have a positive outlook. Orientation training necessary regarding the hospice philosophy

Hours: Sunday to Saturday; one to three hours per week based on commitment

Contact: Becky Klepadlo at 346-2241 or 317-8817

Music Therapy Volunteers: provide light instrumental or vocal volunteer support to patients in facility or residential settings. Must have previous experience in a performance capacity in school, church or organized group. Orientation to hospice philosophy training provided

Hours: Monday to Friday; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Contact: Becky Klepadlo at 346-2241 or 317-8817

Companions: based on patients’ interests: companionship, reading, playing games, encouraging life review, grocery shopping, etc. Orientation training on hospice philosophy needed. Volunteers must have a natural love for people and writing skills to document events of each visit

Hours: Sunday to Saturday; one to three hours a week based on commitment

Contact: Becky Klepadlo at 346-2241 or 317-8817

Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation

Volunteers: assist the 15th Annual Fundraising Dinner Program. Scrapbooking, creation of large photo prints of EPCAMR’s 15 years of success through a collage, creation of a computer generated photo history of the people, places, and rivers and streams restored throughout the Anthracite Region over its 15 year history

Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Contact: Robert Hughes at 371-3523

Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania

Defy the Odds Program Volunteers: assist with after-school programming for girls focusing on building skills and confidence to succeed in school and in life. Volunteers will facilitate several activities and skill building exercises/games at each meeting. A variety of topics, including issues such as bullying, self-esteem, communication with others/adults, and goal setting, will be discussed

Hours: Monday to Wednesday; one to two hours

Contact: Candace Campbell at (800) 692-7816

Jewish Community Center

Front Desk Volunteers: answer phones, greet members, accept payments, handle outgoing mail

Hours: Monday to Friday; the front desk is open 8:30 a.a.-7 p.m.

Contact: Rick Evans at 824-4646

Camp Volunteers: camp at the JCC campsite in Idetown during the summer months. Maintenance and kitchen help

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Contact: Rick Evans at 824-4646

Maintenance Department Volunteers: help the JCC Maintenance Department clean the building and windows, maintain bathrooms, help with set-ups for meetings and programs

Hours: Sunday to Friday; day or evening shifts

Contact: Rick Evans at 570-824-4646

Jewish Family Services

Delivering Meals: pickup meals at JFS office and deliver to recipients in Wilkes-Barre or Kingston areas. Must have valid driver’s license or ability to carry meals into home

Hours: Monday 10-11 a.m.

Contact: Lisa Morgan at 823-5137